Guam clinic donates dental supplies for use on Tinian

  By LANCE CPL. BENJAMIN PRYER
Special to the Saipan Tribune

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam-About 100 lbs of dental supplies were donated by the Ordot Dental Clinic of Chalan-Pago Ordot, Guam for the purpose of being used by Marine Aircraft Group-12 naval dentists participating in Geiger Fury 2012 who are providing free dental care to the civilian community on Tinian.

The supplies were retrieved from the clinic by Cmdr. Dean L. Hoelz, MAG-12 chaplain and Petty Officer Second Class Adam Beyer, MAG-12 religious programmer, on May 18, 2012.

Being low on supplies on Tinian, emails were sent out to local clinics in Guam and on Saipan in an attempt to receive help. Ordot Dental Clinic responded immediately to the request for assistance.

“I received an email this morning as soon as I came into work and as soon as I opened it up I realized they needed assistance on Tinian,” said Renaty Narcis, Ordot Dental Clinic business manager.

Upon arriving at the clinic, Hoelz and Beyer were led to the supplies, placed in cardboard boxes and set inside a nearby room.

“We always have extra supplies and we’re always glad to help people, whether it’s here or over on Tinian or anywhere,” said Dr. Andrew Eusebio, Ordot Dental Clinic owner and dentist. “This kind of giving comes from the heart.”

Eusebio and Narcis helped load the supplies into a vehicle, shaking hands and talking with the service members afterwards.

“We have extra materials we always store,” said Eusebio. “They’re all in good shape and within date, there’s nothing wrong with the items and we’re just happy to help.”

Some of the supplies donated by the clinic were anesthetics, toothbrushes, masks, sponges, children and adult toothbrushes, dental floss, cotton balls, needles, gloves, toothpaste and other useful items.

“Here at Ordot Dental, whenever we’re asked for assistance, we donate,” said Narcis. “Being that they are a neighboring island and there is a need for dental and health care, of course we’ll help in any way possible. We just wish we could give more.”

The supplies were delivered to Tinian via a C-130 the very next day.

“We feel great getting the opportunity to help out,” said Narcis. “When this happened, we came together as a clinic and we all scrambled around the office to see what we could assist with. It was actually fun, everyone saying ’let’s give this and let’s give that.’ Please, keep us on your list and if you ever need assistance any other time, we’ll be happy to help.”

When told about the generous donation, Phillip Mendiola-Long, president of the Tinian Chamber of Commerce said, “It is truly heartwarming to have such wonderful support from our neighbors on Guam and we are humbled by Ordot Dental’s kindness.”

“The truth is that it is all of you in uniform that are the true heroes,” Narcis explained. “How often are we asked to help the military? Most especially since it is all of you who help us and allow us to live our lives in safety and peace.”